Recreation Programs Leader: Aquatics & Wellness

City of Roanoke; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Roanoke is seeking a Recreation Program Leader to plan, implement, and lead aquatics, fitness, wellness, arts and culture programming. The role requires coordinating programs, supervising staff, and ensuring safety across facilities.

Daytime with some evenings and weekends; ARC Lifeguard certification within 6 months, First Aid and CPR for Professional Rescuer required; valid Virginia driver's permit needed. This is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Valid ARC Lifeguard training within 6 months of hire.
• First Aid and CPR for Professional Rescuer required.
• Two years of college with emphasis on recreation program planning and implementation.
• Valid driver’s permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, implements, and evaluates recreation programs and activities in aquatics, fitness, wellness, arts and culture, leisure, trips, and tours.
• Leads and facilitates recreation programs and provides instruction, guidance, and customer service to program participants.
• Supervises aquatic and/or recreation staff, including assigning and monitoring work, providing training and feedback, and addressing routine performance and operational concerns.
• Supports the safe and effective operation of aquatic and recreation facilities by enforcing safety procedures, responding to emergencies, and ensuring compliance with applicable policies and standards.
• Performs administrative duties associated with recreation programming and facility operations, including scheduling, recordkeeping, reports, attendance, incident documentation, and other program-related paperwork.

Skills

Staff supervision

Customer service

Emergency response

Safety procedures

Education

Two years of college with recreation program emphasis

Job description

City of Roanoke is seeking a Recreation Program Leader to plan, implement, and lead aquatics, fitness, wellness, arts and culture programming. The role requires coordinating programs, supervising staff, and ensuring safety across facilities.

Daytime with some evenings and weekends; ARC Lifeguard certification within 6 months, First Aid and CPR for Professional Rescuer required; valid Virginia driver's permit needed. This is an Equal Opportunity Employer.